26 Coffee Table Books That’ll Get You Inspired

They’re prettier than paperbacks, and you can’t style a coffee table without them. Plus — they’re chock full of gorgeous photos and well-thought-out design. Yep, we <3 coffee table books. From fashion and decor to doodles and doggies, our 26 favorite picks will keep you and your guests flipping pages.

2. Vera: The Art and Life of an Icon ($25): A beautifully illustrated look at artist and entrepreneur Vera Neumann, who was known for her brightly colored scarves studded with florals and her signature ladybug.

3. Homemakers ($17): By our very own Brit Morin, this tome will definitely get your creative juices following. It’s not out yet, but you can pre-order it for the spring 2015 release!

13. Alex Steinweiss: The Inventor of the Modern Album Cover ($142): Once Steinweiss started illustrating those previously blank, brown covers, sales of albums at Columbia Records rose by more than 800 percent. See the colorful covers in this perfect addition to any art or music lover’s coffee table.